Missouri Tigers

Immediately after word got out about Dorial Green-Beckham’s freakish measurements (6-foot-5 and 237 pounds) at the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine, the former Missouri Tigers star receiver was being compared to Detroit Lions 6-foot-5, 236-pound superstar Calvin Johnson — who’s widely regarded as the best receiver in the NFL. “He’s one […]

The SEC reigns supreme in the world of college football, particularly the western division—which was home to five of the six ranked teams from the conference in the inaugural college football playoff rankings. In fact, four of the top six teams in the nation (Mississippi State, Auburn, Ole Miss and […]

Former Missouri Tigers star defensive end Michael Sam looks to become the first openly gay NFL player in May. The projected third-round prospect in the upcoming 2014 NFL Draft announced his decision Sunday evening. I want to thank everybody for their support and encouragement,especially @espn, @nytimes and @nfl. I am […]

Missouri Tigers star sophomore wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham was arrested on drug charges Friday night and released early Saturday morning in his hometown of Springfield, MO. Police spokesman Anthony Cunis said the investigation was ongoing and added that the department wouldn’t comment on the case until Monday. Green-Beckham was cited for alleged […]

The 2013 Heisman Trophy presentation kicks off tonight at 8:00 p.m. ET. It’s only fitting that in one of the wildest seasons in recent memory, six finalists have made the trip to New York City for the first time since 1994. Let’s take a look at the Top 10 Heisman […]

Missouri star running back Henry Josey has been having a stellar 2013 campaign, rushing for 951 yards and 13 touchdowns on 153 carries (6.2 YPG) entering Saturday’s SEC Championship Game against Auburn. Renown for his comeback from a triple tear in his ACL, MCL and patellar tendon in Week 11 of the 2011 […]

The smoke continues to clear, but there’s still a ton of crashes that lie ahead. Here’s our Week 10 college football rankings, along with the updated BCS standings, AP Top 25 and latest USA Today Coaches Poll.

The Missouri Tigers (7-0) leaped into the Top 5 in our the initial release of Week 9 BCS standings and our latest college football rankings. Much of Mizzou’s success can be attributed to its success on defense—which leads the SEC in interceptions and the play of senior QB James Franklin, who was […]

Week 7 of the 2013 college football season proved to be its wildest yet, with seven teams in the Top 25—and two in the Top 7—suffering the agony of defeat—four of which dropped to unranked opponents. You can expect to see more stunning upsets, great escapes/heart-wrenching letdowns, unexpected blowouts and high-scoring […]

Week 7’s high-stakes college football action is in the books. We witnessed several stunning upsets, great escapes/heart-wrenching letdowns, unexpected blowouts and high-scoring thrillers that left fans on the edge of their seats. Here’s our Week 8 rankings, along with the updated AP Top 25 and latest USA Today Coaches Poll. [RELATED: College Football Week […]

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